SB 1867 prohibits the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority from charging tolls on any turnpike project that has averaged fewer than 25,000 vehicles per day for five consecutive years. It also allows tolls to be reinstated only if such a project reaches or exceeds 25,000 average daily vehicles for five consecutive years. This bill directly affects all Oklahoma Turnpike Authority projects and updates tolling rules under Oklahoma Statutes §1711. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
SB 2081 allows Oklahoma charitable organizations and private individuals to host limited in-person wagering events under strict conditions. Charities may hold one-day, on-premises events with $1,000 total winnings per person per 90 days, no advance bets, and no commercial promotion, requiring tax reporting of winnings to the Oklahoma Tax Commission. Private individuals may host similar one-day events at home (max twice monthly), with $1,000 total prize pools and $100 wager limits per person, also requiring tax reporting. The bill explicitly excludes online wagering, casinos, high-stakes games, and commercial promotion for both event types. All events must occur in person without absentee betting or credit use.
SB 1957 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to compensate property owners whose land is damaged by turnpike projects, including indirect damage like reduced property value or access issues. Owners adjacent to turnpike projects within 1,000 feet of the right-of-way can request either monetary compensation or full property acquisition at fair market value. The Authority must notify owners before land acquisition, allow a 20-day window to request compensation, and negotiate in good faith for 180 days - otherwise, disputes go to court with potential attorney fee awards. This bill takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.
SB 1682 amends Oklahoma's unlawful carry law to clarify where firearms can be carried. It prohibits concealed or open carry in government buildings, courthouses, schools (except under specific school policies), sports venues during events, gambling locations, and secured event properties. The bill allows concealed carry in parking areas, recreational parks, school parking lots (with firearms stored locked in vehicles), and municipal zoos/parks owned by public trusts or nonprofits. Violations result in $250 fines or property removal, with no criminal penalties.
Oklahoma's SB 1967 regulates how health insurance companies use artificial intelligence (AI) in reviewing medical care requests. The bill prohibits AI tools from denying, delaying, or modifying care based on medical necessity - requiring licensed physicians or healthcare professionals to make these final decisions instead. It also mandates that AI tools must base reviews on individual patient records (not group data), be transparent to enrollees, and undergo regular accuracy checks. This directly affects health insurers using AI for coverage decisions and ensures patients receive human-reviewed care determinations.
SB 1701 removes a federal commission requirement for tribal and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) law enforcement officers to enforce Oklahoma state laws on tribal lands. Specifically, it eliminates the need for these officers to be "commissioned by the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs" under Section 99a(D) of Oklahoma law, while maintaining their existing certification by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training. This change directly affects tribal and BIA officers who currently work on federally recognized tribal fee lands or in Indian country (as defined by federal law). The bill takes effect on November 1, 2026, streamlining their authority to enforce state criminal laws without requiring additional federal commissioning.
SB 1472 requires oil and gas operators to provide surface landowners with 30 days' written notice before lease or well transfers affecting their property, along with specific documents like environmental reports, plugging cost estimates, and financial assurances. Surface owners gain legal standing to file petitions with Oklahoma's Corporation Commission regarding due diligence, financial assurance, or notice violations, and can seek court enforcement for rights under the bill. The law prohibits operators from retaliating against landowners who exercise these rights, and authorizes the Corporation Commission to investigate violations, impose penalties, and require additional financial safeguards. This bill directly affects landowners and oil/gas operators by increasing transparency and legal recourse during operational changes.
SB 1575 modifies Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Program, which provides tax incentives to businesses creating new jobs. It limits the maximum incentive payment rate companies can receive, updates the minimum wage requirement for qualifying jobs, and shortens the timeframe for filing rebate claims. The bill also clarifies which industries qualify as "basic industry" for incentives, including specific manufacturing, energy, transportation, and support service sectors that meet out-of-state sales thresholds. These changes apply directly to businesses seeking program benefits under Oklahoma Statutes § 3603, § 3604, and related sections. The bill updates statutory language and references to reflect these modifications.
SB 2013 requires all Oklahoma law enforcement agencies (including county sheriff's offices and municipal police departments) to join the federal 287(g) Program by September 1, 2026, and ensure at least 25% of their certified officers (or a minimum of five officers) are trained to perform authorized immigration enforcement functions under federal supervision. Agencies failing to comply risk losing state funding, including grants from the Justice Reinvestment Program and CLEET revolving funds, and may face accreditation revocation. The bill mandates good-faith efforts to meet federal requirements for the program and directs the Attorney General to create rules for implementation. It was designated an emergency to take effect immediately upon passage.
SB 1774 authorizes Oklahoma district courts to place a child in temporary emergency custody for up to 72 hours when a parent refuses to cooperate with a Department of Human Services investigation into alleged child abuse or neglect. This provision directly affects children in potential abuse cases, parents who block investigations, and district courts making custody decisions. The bill amends existing law to allow courts to issue these emergency custody orders upon a district attorney’s application, following a parent’s refusal to cooperate during an investigation. It does not change the core process for investigating abuse or neglect but adds a specific tool for situations where parental non-cooperation endangers a child’s immediate safety. The measure focuses on enabling swift court intervention to protect children during active investigations.
SB 1834 creates the Oklahoma Main Street Revitalization Revolving Fund in the state treasury, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The fund provides matching grants to eligible Main Street communities for specific downtown revitalization projects, including facade improvements, landscaping, public art, safety infrastructure, and accessibility upgrades. Applicants must contribute their own funds, with the state matching those investments up to a certain limit. The program prioritizes new applicants over repeat recipients and treats political subdivisions as single entities to ensure equitable distribution, with rules to be established by the Commerce Department Board. The program becomes effective November 1, 2026.
SB 2075 reduces fees charged by money transmission businesses (like wire services and money transmitters) in Oklahoma. For transactions up to $500, the fee drops from $25 to $5, and for amounts over $500, the fee is now 1% instead of 5%. These fees must be paid quarterly to the Oklahoma Tax Commission and will fund a Drug Money Laundering and Wire Transmitter Revolving Fund. Businesses must also inform customers they can claim an income tax credit for the fee by filing a tax return with a valid Social Security number or tax ID.
